- SCA185-GA389-1-17
- File
- [193-?]
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One die cut valentine card of a woman holding a suitcase reading "ay ban gude girrul wit lotsa it, yu betcha."
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Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One die cut valentine card of a woman holding a suitcase reading "ay ban gude girrul wit lotsa it, yu betcha."
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains an original ms. copy of Harry Byers' Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States, a ts. copy of his Honorable Discharge, and a ts. copy of Harry Byers' Enlistment Record, including his enlistment details and honorable discharge details.
Byers, Harry J.
Tiffin half penny brass token.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Canadian Tiffin imitation half penny token. Was produced by Montreal grocer Tiffin and was not legal tender.
Tiffin
The Japanese Government one peso.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Japanese government issued Philippine fiat peso.
Japan
Thailand 1 baht copper-nickel coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Two Thai 1 baht copper-nickel coins.
Thailand
Teaching : examination questions and answers.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains 2 sets of examination questions with their correct answers, one relating to mechanics and one relating to combines, and a partial teaching schedule for a 24 day course designed for tractor and combine operators, possibly used in Russia.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Tausend Mark banknote from the Weimar Republic, dated September 15, 1922.
Germany
Tai-Ching-Ti-Kuo 20 cash copper coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Chinese 20 cash copper coin.
China
Sweeny Automotive and Electrical School.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains a Sweeney Automotive and Electrical School publication. Includes promotional articles and photographs of various activities of the school.
Byers, Harry J.
State of Kansas, County of Leavenworth appointment as Justice of the Peace.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One certificate from the State of Kansas, County of Leavenworth, appointing Harry Byers as a Justice of the Peace.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One printing plate used in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record of St. Basil's Cathedral.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard with Cyrillic writing on the front and an image of a draftsman working at a desk. Verso reads "Hello Jack, well we have been home for the last 4 days and it is sure H-. Leaving today for Valavodstok [Vladivostok?]. Had one hell of a trip on the train also had a wreck but they did not shoot the engineer. Best Regards, Kelly.
Postcard : Potsdam Schloss Sanssouci.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard, produced by Aufnahme Staatliche Bildstelle, showing a photograph of the Sanssouci palace in Potsdam. Verso is blank.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard reading "Alte Schanke OLD INN Weinhandlung inh. Erich Haupt. Berlin W8. Unted den Linden 16. Telefon Zentrum 2736." Image shows the interior of a pub. Verso is blank
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard with the painting "rivals" by Nikolay Kasatkin. Verso reads "Dear Mother, May 13, this picture is so real I just had to send it. It looks just exactly like the village we lived in the far east & the women are just almost real. I'm feeling better mother, will be moving again in about 2 weeks. Violie will write in a few days. We send love. H &V" The letter is addressed to Mrs. Albert Scherbarth, West Monkton, Ontario, Canada.
Postcard : Harry Byers and John [Giger] with horse drawn cart.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One photographic postcard of two men (Harry Byers and John [Giger]) with a horse drawn cart. The verso reads "Caroline. That is John [Giger] in Michigan. A good fat for me."
Postcard : danses oukrayennes.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard with the painting "evening party" by Ilya Repin. Verso is blank.
Postcard : cooperation holiday in the country.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard of a cooperation holiday in the country. Image shows a painting of coloured print of a celebration with people gathered outside with signs and what appears to be a picture of Lenin. Verso is blank.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
File consists of a photograph album containgin 266 photographs. The photographs have been removed from the album and are listed separately in the following records.
Byers, Harry J.
[Payarkous?], Helen : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Helen [Payarkous]. Verso reads "Our maid, Helen [Payarkous]. Siberia xmas present 1930."
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains 1 Canadian Passport belonging to Harry John Byers and his four children. Includes a photograph of Harry Byers holding his infant, Shirley Marie Byers. The passport was valid for the United States of America, was issued on August 3, 1943, and expired on August 3, 1945.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One United States passport for Harry J. Byers and his wife Violet Byers. In the passport Harry is described as being 6 feet tall, having light brown hair and blue eyes, and a tattoo on his right arm. The passport also includes a photograph of Harry and Violet and visa stamps from countries they visited including Russia, Poland, Germany and the United States.
United States of America
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One small metal axe ornament made by Harry J. Byers.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
File consist of loose photographs of Harry Byers with family, friends and colleagues during his time as a mechanic in the United States and in Russia.
Byers, Harry J.
Latvian 2 santini bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Latvian 2 santini bronze coin.
Latvia
Kuang Hsin Syndicate of Heilungkiang [Heilongjiang] 20 cent bank note.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One 20 cent banknote from the Kuang Hsin Syndicate of Heilongjiang, dated 1929.
China
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Japanese 1 sen copper coin from the Meiji Period.
China
Institute of Power Engineers : certificate, 1949.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains Harry Byers' membership certificate from the Institute of Power Engineers.
Byers, Harry J.
Hamburg-Amerika Linie farewell dinner programme.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One programme for a farewell dinner aboard the S.S. New York of the Hamburg-Amerika Line held Thursday, October 15, 1931. The programme lists the menu and musical entertainment and has been signed by others on the ship.
Hamburg-Amerika Linie
German 5 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One German 5 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Germany
German 10 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One German 10 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Germany
German 1 rentenpfenning bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One German 1 rentenpfenning bronze coin.
Germany
Fung-Tien Province 10 cash brass coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Chinese 10 cash brass coin from Fengtien [Liaoning].
China
French 1 franc aluminum-bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One French 1 franc aluminum-bronze coin.
France
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains tickets and other notices.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains a Kansas automobile license, an application for an automobile license, an insurance dividend notice, a business card, and a dance ticket.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains one copy of an employment agreement between Harry Byers and the Amtorg Trading Corporation for and on behalf of the Grain Trust of the U.S.S.R., employing Harry Byers as a tractor and combine work supervisor and instructor for two years.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Diary maintained by Harry J. Byers during his time in Russia from 1930-1931. The diary is titled "Mile stones a five year diary", is ring-bound, and has ca. 202 one-sided leaves, with two days per leaf. The diary includes daily entries detailing general activities, conditions in Russia, places Harry and Violet Byers stayed, meals, sickness and health, agricultural details, how the Grain Trust Russian Five Year Plan was going, details of social activities and events, notes from friends, lists of books read while in Russia, and lists of names and addresses of acquaintances. Some entries are written by Harry's wife Violet and a few include words in Russian.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains a photocopy of Harry Byers' diary from 1930-1931, while in Russia. The diary is titled "Mile stones a five year diary", is ring-bound, and has ca. 202 one-sided leaves, with two days per leaf. The diary includes daily entries detailing general activities, conditions in Russia, places Harry and hist wife Violet Byers stayed, meals, sickness and health, agricultural details, how the Grain Trust Russian Five Year Plan was going, details of social activities and events, notes from friends, lists of books read while in Russia, and lists of names and addresses of acquaintances. Byers mentions Violet quite often, and some entries are written by her.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One menu from the Cunard Line for a dinner held November 18, 1929. In attendance were Harry and Violet Byers as well as Mr and Mrs E. Poulson, Mr R. Robertson, Mr D. Lister and Mr J.M. Carlyle.
Cunard Line
Correspondence to and from Harry Byers.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains 9 letters to Harry Byers, and 2 letters from Harry Byers. The letters to Harry Byers are from F.B. Sweeney of the Sweeney Automobile & Electrical School (2 letters, one of which mentions the death of Harry Byers' wife), Vadapalas, Zbarski (Chief Manager of Technical Supply Department) and Sergiev (Manager of Technical Department), Steponaitis, William Lewis Simms (Manager, International Harvesting Co.), H.L.L., Popoff (Manager of Foreign Bureau), and Charles E.B. Payne (American Vice Consul). The letters from Harry Byers are to Mr. Sweeney, both are resignation letters, but one is for March 25, 1927 and is an original, and the other is for July 19, 1929 and is a carbon copy.
Byers, Harry J.
Correspondence : Byers, Harry J. to Boyers, John
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One item of correspondence from Harry J. Byers to John Boyers (his father in law) dated October 29, 1929. In the letter Harry mentions that he and Violet have recently married and their plans to head to Russia for work.
Clipping of Harry Byers teaching in Russia.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains a Russian newspaper clipping of a photograph of Harry Byers standing with three other men looking at equipment.
Byers, Harry J.
Clipping : "With Tractor Instructor in Russia".
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains a newspaper clipping of an article describing the experiences of a Mr. Thome, who was a tractor instructor in Russia. His experiences would be similar to those of Harry Byers. A handwritten note appears on the article that reads: "Here is a good laugh Old Mom".
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record advertising a talk to be given by Harry J. Byers on his time in Russia.
Byers, Jim and Shirley : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Jim and Shirley Byers, children of Harry and Violet Byers. Verso reads " Jim 4 yrs & Shirley 3 yrs. Jim Jan 20/1942 Shirley April 3/1943. Harry & Violet Byers (parents)."
Byers, Harry J. and Violet : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Harry J. Byers and Violet used for their passport. Verso reads "This is our pass port picture, I was sore at the bird who snapped this. Funny looking out fit. Vi looks funnier than me. Don't tell her I told you. PS Look at my chin. 1930"
Byers, Harry J. and Violet : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers. Violet is in bed while Harry leans over her. Verso reads "Nov. 19, 1930 Nikolsk, Far East. Harry and Vi Byers."
Byers, Harry J. and group : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Harry J. Byers with a group of unidentified other men. Verso reads "Xmas Day [Verblude]. Harry Byers - instructor in Siberia."
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Contains an April 1931 issue of a "V.O.K.S." Bulletin, "for foreign workers and specialists working in the region of the Northern Caucasus". Includes notes made by Harry Byers regarding the content of the Bulletin.
Byers, Harry J.
British one penny bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One British one penny bronze coin.
United Kingdom
Bank of Manchuria 5 cent banknote.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One 5 cent banknote from the Bank of Manchuria, dated April 1, 1923.
Bank of Manchuria
Bank of China Kalgan Branch one dollar bank note.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One one dollar bank note from the Bank of China Kalgan Branch, dated June 1, 1912.
Bank of China
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One address book kept by Harry J. Byers. Includes lists of names and addresses of friends in North America as well as those met overseas. Also includes financial notes, Russian language translation notes, menus, etc.